Puente Baluarte, Mexico

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Project data

Location: Baluarte, Mexico

Construction of 2 lozenged (diamond-shaped) bridge pylons for a cable-stayed bridge. Construction of 9 double piers, braced via solid crossbars. At the time of construction, the Puente Baluarte is the third highest bridge in the world.

height bridge pylons: 169 m and 156 m

height double piers: max. 145 m

total length of bridge: 1,124 m

span of main bay: 520 m

width of bridge superstructure: 20 m

depth of the canyon to be spanned: ca. 400 m

Construction period until completion: 2008 - 2012

Requirements

fabrication of the two pylons and the foreland double piers

complex construction geometry of the two pylons

forwards and backwards inclined outer walls

Customer

TRADECO Infraestructura, S.A. de C.V.

Customer's benefit

optimised material provision through multiple utilisation for the lower and upper pylon section

savings concerning crane times

fast adjustment to building geometry during every pouring section

fast construction progress due to large-size climbing units

safe working platforms

excellent concrete surfaces

Salvador Sánchez NúñezProject leader

We are extremely satisfied with the PERI systems and the efficient engineering – we were able to considerably accelerate the climbing cycles thanks to ACS. Despite the great height, we were able to work safely on the working platforms. Furthermore, we achieved excellent concrete surfaces, our customer is very satisfied.

PERI solution

detailed cycle planning for formwork and scaffolding for every pouring section

material provision for 2 pylons

self-climbing solution adjustable to various concreting heights as well as forwards and backwards inclined outer walls